Everything’s the Best: The Night Before Christmas

And Liverpool are top of the table! Things are quiet right now. Well, about as quiet as they can get with a toddler playing with that most obvious and intensely intriguing of toy combinations: Mega Bloks and measuring cups. It is a bit of a toddler symphony if the symphony was limited to percussion and staccato vocals. Still, it’s a pretty awesome scene and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Yes, it’s quiet-ish and it is an amazing thing because for the next 48 hours, Liverpool are guaranteed to be top of the table. It’s quiet because even with a poor result against Newcastle, Liverpool are assured of staying top. It’s quiet because the first time in my experience as a fan of this club, the stakes are low. This is a gift. Sports in my house have always been at the fore. My father was...